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Laura Zieger's reflections on educational technology and other stuff.

Wednesday, October 05, 2011

NJAET Grants and Contests

Do you know that you could win up $2000 to implement a creative educational technology project related to your curriculum? Last year three awards were made, and this year up to four grants will be awarded. The deadline is approaching, So read the Technology Project Grant Guidelines soon and get your application in no later than Sunday, November 6.

The popular six sounds contest will be repeated this year with some

new sound options. The contest will be announced at the Conference on

October 11. Participants will have a longer period of time to develop their podcasts this year since the contest deadline will be March 15th. students make a short, creative audio play that includes 6 sound effects. The contest comes with links to free audio editing software, a rubric connected to the NJCCCS, and a step-by-step tutorial. The project can be used for a variety of grades and subjects, including technology, library media programs, and language arts.

Along with 6 sounds from last year, there will be new sound sets to work with. There will be awards for various ages and in different categories. The contest is open to all classes and students from grades 3-12.

The Internet@Schools track at Computers in Libraries 2012 is a two-daytrack created especially for library media and technology specialistsand other educators who are using the internet and technology in K-12schools. Sponsored by Internet@Schools magazine, the track coverstechnology, tools, trends, and practical topics, and takes place March21 and 22, 2012, the first two days of Computers in Libraries at theHilton Washington in Washington, DC.

You Are Invited…If you are running an innovative program through your school libraryor media/technology center that is helping your students learn or yourcolleagues teach, or if you are willing to share your practical tips,tools, or techniques about using technology and the internet inschools, we want you! Please volunteer to speak at theInternet@Schools track at Computers in Libraries.

Newark Public Schools has openings on elementary levels and high school. If interested you can check the Newark website www.nps.k12.nj.us or you can contact the Supervisor Mimi Rosenbaum at mrosenbaum@nps.k12.nj.us

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Ed Tech Position

Mark Manning, principal of Frelinghuysen Middle School in Morristown, NJ, is actively seeking an Educational Computer Specialist. This position requires a person to be a hardware trouble shooter and to be able to provide staff development to help teachers increase their capacity to infuse technology into lesson design and implementation. The candidate would need to hold a standard teaching certificate in NJ. Contact Mr. Manning at mark.manning@msdk12.net.

Friday, June 03, 2011

NJAET Grants

Up to four classroom project grants will be awarded to NJAET members who find creative ways to engage students in learning with the help of techttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifhnology. Awards of up to $2000 will be made at each level: PK-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. The deadline for the applications is November 1, 2011.

Grant ideas don't have to be fancy. They are looking for ideas that will help students have fun and learn new concepts with technology. Get the Tech Project Grant Guidelines today and get started!

Tuesday, March 08, 2011

Digital Wish Lesson Plan Contest

Digital Wish just launched a new lesson plan contest and you are invited to enter. Digital Wish and Flip Video™ are looking for the most innovative classroom lesson plans utilizing Flip video cameras in their Video Innovation Lesson Plan Contest. Four winners will receive classroom sets of 10 Flip UltraHD™ 1 hour video cameras!

You do not need to submit a video with your initial submission, but winners must use their awarded Flip video cameras to submit a final video to accompany their winning lesson plan. Submissions will be judged based on their utilization of Flip video cameras, innovation and originality, and student involvement. The deadline for submissions is March 31st, 2011.

Get the contest information and Submit a Lesson Plan Here:http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/flip_lesson_plan_contest

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Criminal Trial Over Xbox Mod Chips

Criminal Trial Over Xbox Mod Chips Begins Tuesday in LA. In the first trial of its kind, defendant Matthew Crippen is charged with two counts of violating the anti-circumvention provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. He faces a maximum three years in prison if convicted. Crippen, 28, allegedly had a business modding Xbox 360s for between $60 and $80 apiece.

Why is this considered criminal? How did Apple get a pass from the DMCA with the iphone? Why isn't this a civil case by Microsoft? How did they target this guy making $60 a box? Do they know 12 year olds are doing this all over the world?